JSON Variables

Laundry Rope Counting Activity with Free Printables

Homeschooling Pro September 27, 2024

If you're looking for an engaging and hands-on way to help kids practice number recognition, counting, and fine motor skills, look no further than the Laundry Rope Counting Activity! This fun and interactive activity is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners. With free printable templates of shirts and shorts, this activity brings together learning and play in an exciting pretend laundry day. Plus, it's designed to be easy to set up, using common household items like string or a tension rod, along with clothespins. Keep reading to learn how to get started and download your free templates!

 

Laundry Rope Counting Activity With Free Printables

A Fun and Engaging Way to Learn Numbers 

Laundry Rope Counting Activity with Free Printables
 Laundry Rope Counting Activity with Free Printables


How Does the Laundry Rope Counting Activity Work?

The activity revolves around a pretend laundry line where kids get to "hang" paper shirts and shorts. The twist? Each shirt comes with a certain number of stars, and each pair of shorts has a matching number. The challenge for children is to count the stars on the shirts and then find the shorts with the corresponding number to hang right below. It’s a simple yet effective way to combine learning numbers with physical activity.


Materials You’ll Need:

  • Laundry Rope or Clothesline: Use string, yarn, or a tension rod to create a low-hanging clothesline where kids can easily reach.
  • Free Printable Templates: Download the free shirt and shorts templates from the link provided at the bottom of this article. These vibrant designs will make the activity visually engaging.
  • Clothespins or Clips: These will help kids attach the shirts and shorts to the clothesline, adding a fun fine motor challenge.
  • Card-stock: Printing on card-stock will make your templates durable for multiple uses.
  • Laminator or Transparent Tape: Laminating or covering the pieces with tape will ensure the materials last longer, especially when used repeatedly in classrooms or at home.
  • Laundry Rope Counting Activity with Free Printables
     Laundry Rope Counting Activity with Free Printables

 

Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up the Laundry Rope Counting Activity

  1. Download the Free Templates: Scroll to the bottom of this article to access the free printables, featuring shirts with star patterns and shorts numbered from 0 to 10.

  2. Print the Templates: For best results, print the templates on card-stock to ensure they last through multiple rounds of play. If you don’t have card-stock, regular paper works too, but laminating them or covering them with transparent tape will increase durability.

  3. Cut Out the Pieces: Carefully cut out the shirts and shorts from the printed templates. Each shirt will have a different number of stars, and each pair of shorts will feature the corresponding number.

  4. Set Up the Clothesline: Use string or yarn to create a low-hanging clothesline between two chairs or with a tension rod. Make sure it's at a height that’s easy for kids to reach.

  5. Start Playing!: Hand the shirts to the children and ask them to hang them on the clothesline. Then, have them match the correct number of shorts based on the stars and pin them to the line beneath the shirts. You can adjust the difficulty by adding more items or timing the task.

 

Why This Activity is Beneficial

The Laundry Rope Counting Activity offers numerous developmental benefits, Read here


Get Your Free Printable Templates

We’re excited to offer you these free printable templates for the Laundry Rope Counting Activity. Use them at home or in the classroom to encourage hands-on learning.

  • How to Download:
    • Click the link below to access your free printables.
    • Print on card-stock for durability.
    • Cut out and laminate (optional) to make them reusable.
    • Start playing and learning!

 

Download Your Free Laundry Rope Counting Templates Here

a



Download the free template of numbers 7




 

This content is the intellectual property of TheProlerner.com and is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, copying, modification, or distribution of any part of this content—including text, images, graphics, audio, or video—is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from TheProlerner Digital. 
 
Sharing Guidelines:

  • Share direct links to the source.
  • Unauthorized distribution or commercial use is prohibited.

For more Clothesline Math, Numbers Matching Activity for Kids with Free Printables  see here


Customized Content: Order customized worksheets, lesson plans, coding worksheets, and more. Contact us for all types of educational content.

 

Support Our Mission: you can contribute as little as $1 to help us create more educational materials for those lacking access to quality education. Let's come together to give the gift of knowledge to those in need.

 

Can join us for the latest worksheets or resources and lesson plans 

 

Facebook Group STEM Activities and Lesson Plans

Facebook Group Fine Motor Skills and Gross Motor Skills and Sensory Activities Ideas

Facebook Group How to Start Homeschooling


Related worksheets




The Laundry Rope Counting Activity is a fantastic way to blend learning with play. Not only does it help kids practice number recognition, counting, and fine motor skills, but it also provides an interactive and exciting experience. We hope you and your little ones enjoy this activity! Please send us your feedback so we can continue to create the best free resources for you and your kids.

Happy learning!


Tags:

Post a Comment

0 Comments